Tragedy in Newtown: Day 8 - Friday, Dec. 21

December 24, 2012 9:19 AM

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Art Putnam of the United Methodist Church of New Milford rings the church's historic bell 27 times Friday morning, Dec. 21, 2012 as the Rev. Paul Fleck, nearby, reads the names of those who died seven days earlier as the result of tragic shootings at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown. Shielding Mr.Putnam from a steady rain is fellow church member Steve Kolitz. less

Art Putnam of the United Methodist Church of New Milford rings the church's historic bell 27 times Friday morning, Dec. 21, 2012 as the Rev. Paul Fleck, nearby, reads the names of those who died seven days ... more

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People, including Joe Saleem, center, observe a moment of silence led by Connecticut Governor Dannel Malloy, Lt. Governor Nancy Wyman and First Selectman Patricia Llodra in front of Edmond Town Hall in Newtown. The moment of silence and bell tolling was held across the state on Friday, December 21, 2012, the one week anniversary of the Sandy Hook shootings. Saleem said he lived in Newtown for 54 years but moved to North Carolina. But after the violence that took 28 people, Saleem returned to his hometown. "I've had three sleepless nights," he said. less

People, including Joe Saleem, center, observe a moment of silence led by Connecticut Governor Dannel Malloy, Lt. Governor Nancy Wyman and First Selectman Patricia Llodra in front of Edmond Town Hall in Newtown. ... more

Connecticut Governor Dannel Malloy, center, Lt. Governor Nancy Wyman, to the right, and First Selectman Patricia Llodra, to the left, lead a moment of silence as a bell tolls 26 times in front of Edmond Town Hall in Newtown. The moment of silence and bell tolling was held across the state on Friday, December 21, 2012, the one week anniversary of the Sandy Hook shootings. less

Connecticut Governor Dannel Malloy, center, Lt. Governor Nancy Wyman, to the right, and First Selectman Patricia Llodra, to the left, lead a moment of silence as a bell tolls 26 times in front of Edmond Town ... more

The ashes of Mary Joy Sherlach are carried from St. Stephen Church, in Trumbull, Conn., following a funeral mass Dec. 21st, 2012. Sherlach was a school pychologist at Sandy Hook Elementary School, in Newtown, and died in the mass shooting there last Friday. less

The ashes of Mary Joy Sherlach are carried from St. Stephen Church, in Trumbull, Conn., following a funeral mass Dec. 21st, 2012. Sherlach was a school pychologist at Sandy Hook Elementary School, in Newtown, ... more

Mourner leave St. Stephen Church, in Trumbull, Conn., following a funeral mass for Mary Joy Sherlach Dec. 21st, 2012. Sherlach was a school pychologist at Sandy Hook Elementary School, in Newtown, and died in the mass shooting there last Friday. less

Mourner leave St. Stephen Church, in Trumbull, Conn., following a funeral mass for Mary Joy Sherlach Dec. 21st, 2012. Sherlach was a school pychologist at Sandy Hook Elementary School, in Newtown, and died in ... more

A hearse carrying the remains of Mary Joy Sherlach arrives at St. Stephen Church, in Trumbull, Conn., prior to a funeral mass Dec. 21st, 2012. Sherlach was a school pychologist at Sandy Hook Elementary School, in Newtown, and died in the mass shooting there last Friday. less

A hearse carrying the remains of Mary Joy Sherlach arrives at St. Stephen Church, in Trumbull, Conn., prior to a funeral mass Dec. 21st, 2012. Sherlach was a school pychologist at Sandy Hook Elementary School, ... more

Lynn and Chris McDonnell carry pink and purple balloons following a Memorial Mass for their daughter, Grace McDonnell, a student victim of the Newtown shootings, Friday, Dec. 21, 2012 at St. Rose of Lima Roman Catholic Church in Newtown, Conn. less

Lynn and Chris McDonnell carry pink and purple balloons following a Memorial Mass for their daughter, Grace McDonnell, a student victim of the Newtown shootings, Friday, Dec. 21, 2012 at St. Rose of Lima Roman ... more

Portions of a memorial site are covered to protect them from the rain Friday, December 21, 2012 in Newtown, Conn., honoring the individuals who were killed during a shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School last Friday. The school was evacuated after Adam Lanza opened fire killing 26 individuals, 20 whom were children. less

Portions of a memorial site are covered to protect them from the rain Friday, December 21, 2012 in Newtown, Conn., honoring the individuals who were killed during a shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School last ... more

The casket of Sandy Hook Elementary School student Olivia Rose Engel is carried to the hearse at the conclusion of the Funeral Mass for her at St. Rose of Lima Roman Catholic Church in Newtown, Friday afternoon, Dec. 21, 2012. less

The casket of Sandy Hook Elementary School student Olivia Rose Engel is carried to the hearse at the conclusion of the Funeral Mass for her at St. Rose of Lima Roman Catholic Church in Newtown, Friday ... more

A woman stops at a shrine to pray at the conclusion of the Funeral Mass for Sandy Hook Elementary School student Olivia Rose Engel at St. Rose of Lima Roman Catholic Church in Newtown, Friday afternoon, Dec. 21, 2012. less

A woman stops at a shrine to pray at the conclusion of the Funeral Mass for Sandy Hook Elementary School student Olivia Rose Engel at St. Rose of Lima Roman Catholic Church in Newtown, Friday afternoon, Dec. ... more

Mourners hold hands at the conclusion of the Funeral Mass for Sandy Hook Elementary School student Olivia Rose Engel at St. Rose of Lima Roman Catholic Church in Newtown, Friday afternoon, Dec. 21, 2012.

Mourners hold hands at the conclusion of the Funeral Mass for Sandy Hook Elementary School student Olivia Rose Engel at St. Rose of Lima Roman Catholic Church in Newtown, Friday afternoon, Dec. 21, 2012.

Portions of a memorial site are covered to protect them from the rain Friday, December 21, 2012 in Newtown, Conn., honoring the individuals who were killed during a shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School last Friday. The school was evacuated after Adam Lanza opened fire killing 26 individuals, 20 whom were children. less

Portions of a memorial site are covered to protect them from the rain Friday, December 21, 2012 in Newtown, Conn., honoring the individuals who were killed during a shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School last ... more

Members of the New York Port Authority Police Pipes and Drum Corps. perform during a funeral service for Dylan Hockley Friday. The funeral service for Dylan, a victim of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shootings last week, was held at Walnut Hill Community Church in Bethel, Conn. Friday, Dec. 21, 2012. less

Members of the New York Port Authority Police Pipes and Drum Corps. perform during a funeral service for Dylan Hockley Friday. The funeral service for Dylan, a victim of the Sandy Hook Elementary School ... more

Nicole and Ian Hockley stand with their son Jake, as they wait to release 26 balloons in memory of the 26 victims of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooter. A funeral service for their son, and Jake's brother, Dylan Hockley, one of the victims, was held at Walnut Hill Community Church in Bethel, Conn. Friday, Dec. 21, 2012. less

Nicole and Ian Hockley stand with their son Jake, as they wait to release 26 balloons in memory of the 26 victims of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooter. A funeral service for their son, and Jake's ... more

Jake Hockley, with his mother Nicole, behind him, releases 26 balloons in memory of the 26 victims of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooter. The balloons were released at the conclusion of a funeral service for Jake's brother, Dylan Hockley, one of the victims, at Walnut Hill Community Church in Bethel, Conn. Friday, Dec. 21, 2012. less

Jake Hockley, with his mother Nicole, behind him, releases 26 balloons in memory of the 26 victims of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooter. The balloons were released at the conclusion of a funeral service ... more

A funeral service for Dylan Hockley, victim of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shootings last week, is held at Walnut Hill Community Church in Bethel, Conn. Friday, Dec. 21, 2012. 26 balloons - representing the 26 victims - were released into the air at the conclusion of the service. less

A funeral service for Dylan Hockley, victim of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shootings last week, is held at Walnut Hill Community Church in Bethel, Conn. Friday, Dec. 21, 2012. 26 balloons - representing ... more

Kevin Yacko looks at an American flag hung by he and his son, Thomas, as it flies at the "Exit 10 Chapel" in honor of the 26 people killed at Sandy Hook Elementary School. The two set up a makeshift memorial in an otherwise unremarkable vacant lot after the shooting took place. âÄúWeâÄôve flown this flag in happier times, and weâÄôre very close to what happened in Sandy Hook,âÄù Kevin said. âÄúSo we set up the truck and the flag and within one hour, someone brought a small blue tent. Then candles came, teddy bears, flowers, a piece of carpet, a board to sign.âÄù less

Kevin Yacko looks at an American flag hung by he and his son, Thomas, as it flies at the "Exit 10 Chapel" in honor of the 26 people killed at Sandy Hook Elementary School. The two set up a makeshift memorial in ... more

Firefighters salute the precession for the funeral of Rachel Marie D'Avino as it enters the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem, Connecticut, Friday, December 21, 2012. D'Avino was killed during a shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School last Friday. The school was evacuated after Adam Lanza opened fire killing 26 individuals, 20 whom were children. less

Firefighters salute the precession for the funeral of Rachel Marie D'Avino as it enters the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem, Connecticut, Friday, December 21, 2012. D'Avino was killed during a shooting at ... more

Firefighters salute the precession for the funeral of Rachel Marie D'Avino as it enters the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem, Connecticut, Friday, December 21, 2012. D'Avino was killed during a shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School last Friday. The school was evacuated after Adam Lanza opened fire killing 26 individuals, 20 whom were children. less

Firefighters salute the precession for the funeral of Rachel Marie D'Avino as it enters the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem, Connecticut, Friday, December 21, 2012. D'Avino was killed during a shooting at ... more

The precession for Rachel Marie D'Avino drives to the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem, Connecticut, for her funeral Friday, December 21, 2012. D'Avino was killed during a shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School last Friday. The school was evacuated after Adam Lanza opened fire killing 26 individuals, 20 whom were children. less

The precession for Rachel Marie D'Avino drives to the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem, Connecticut, for her funeral Friday, December 21, 2012. D'Avino was killed during a shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary ... more

Mourners walk to the funeral for Rachel Marie D'Avino at the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem, Connecticut, Friday, December 21, 2012. D'Avino was killed during a shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School last Friday. The school was evacuated after Adam Lanza opened fire killing 26 individuals, 20 whom were children. less

Mourners walk to the funeral for Rachel Marie D'Avino at the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem, Connecticut, Friday, December 21, 2012. D'Avino was killed during a shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School ... more

A woman hugs a firefighter outside of the funeral for Rachel Marie D'Avino at the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem, Connecticut, Friday, December 21, 2012. D'Avino was killed during a shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School last Friday. The school was evacuated after Adam Lanza opened fire killing 26 individuals, 20 whom were children. less

A woman hugs a firefighter outside of the funeral for Rachel Marie D'Avino at the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem, Connecticut, Friday, December 21, 2012. D'Avino was killed during a shooting at Sandy Hook ... more

A woman watches as the casket of Rachel Marie D'Avino is loaded into the hearse at the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem, Connecticut, Friday, December 21, 2012. D'Avino was killed during a shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School last Friday. The school was evacuated after Adam Lanza opened fire killing 26 individuals, 20 whom were children. less

A woman watches as the casket of Rachel Marie D'Avino is loaded into the hearse at the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem, Connecticut, Friday, December 21, 2012. D'Avino was killed during a shooting at Sandy ... more

Portions of a memorial site are covered to protect them from the rain Friday, December 21, 2012 in Newtown, Conn., honoring the individuals who were killed during a shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School last Friday. The school was evacuated after Adam Lanza opened fire killing 26 individuals, 20 whom were children. less

Portions of a memorial site are covered to protect them from the rain Friday, December 21, 2012 in Newtown, Conn., honoring the individuals who were killed during a shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School last ... more

Long Island Navy Veteran Michael Kennedy places a rose on a Christmas tree at a memorial in front of Sandy Hook Elementary School, Friday, December 21, 2012 in Newtown, Connecticut. Kennedy placed a rose on each of the 26 trees for each person who died after gunman Adam Lanza opened fire killing 26 individuals, 20 whom were children, last Friday. "I have to do this before I'm dedicated to ridding our society of guns," Kennedy said. "I'm going to do whatever I can to ban assault weapons and multiple clips. Our society is not defined by the NRA. It should never be defined by any extremist group. I consider them extremist." less

Long Island Navy Veteran Michael Kennedy places a rose on a Christmas tree at a memorial in front of Sandy Hook Elementary School, Friday, December 21, 2012 in Newtown, Connecticut. Kennedy placed a rose on ... more

T.D. Grimes prepares a candy cane before hanging it on a Christmas tree at a memorial in front of Sandy Hook Elementary School, Friday, December 21, 2012 in Newtown, Connecticut. Grimes placed a cane on each tree remembering a student and an apple on each tree remembering each teacher who died after gunman Adam Lanza opened fire in the school last Friday. "My sole was rattling around, restless that I needed to do something," she said. "I couldn't take doing nothing." less

T.D. Grimes prepares a candy cane before hanging it on a Christmas tree at a memorial in front of Sandy Hook Elementary School, Friday, December 21, 2012 in Newtown, Connecticut. Grimes placed a cane on each ... more

Kahryl Bennett and Christopher Holloway, youth volunteers from Huntsville, AL, play "Amazing Grace" in front of a memorial for the victims of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting in Newtown, Conn. Friday, Dec. 21, 2012 less

Kahryl Bennett and Christopher Holloway, youth volunteers from Huntsville, AL, play "Amazing Grace" in front of a memorial for the victims of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting in Newtown, Conn. Friday, ... more

Courtnie Shields, 18, a youth volunteer from Huntsville, AL, stands with her group, NAPS, as they play "Amazing Grace" in front of a memorial for the victims of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting in Newtown, Conn. Friday, Dec. 21, 2012. less

Courtnie Shields, 18, a youth volunteer from Huntsville, AL, stands with her group, NAPS, as they play "Amazing Grace" in front of a memorial for the victims of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting in ... more

Sarah Ferris, 20, right, coordinates volunteers in preparation for a candle light vigil on the soccer fields of Fairfield Hills Campus in Newtown on Friday, Dec. 21, 2012, one week after the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting. less

Sarah Ferris, 20, right, coordinates volunteers in preparation for a candle light vigil on the soccer fields of Fairfield Hills Campus in Newtown on Friday, Dec. 21, 2012, one week after the Sandy Hook ... more

Newtown First Selectman Pat Llodra, left, stands with Sarah Ferris before a candle light vigil on the soccer fields of Fairfield Hills Campus in Newtown on Friday, Dec. 21, 2012, one week after the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting. Ferris helped set up the vigil. less

Newtown First Selectman Pat Llodra, left, stands with Sarah Ferris before a candle light vigil on the soccer fields of Fairfield Hills Campus in Newtown on Friday, Dec. 21, 2012, one week after the Sandy Hook ... more

Shane Price, of Newtown, works on decorations the stage in preparation for the vigil at Fairfield Hills Campus in Newtown on Friday, Dec. 21, 2012, one week after the shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School. Price attended Sandy Hook Elementary School when he was younger. less

Shane Price, of Newtown, works on decorations the stage in preparation for the vigil at Fairfield Hills Campus in Newtown on Friday, Dec. 21, 2012, one week after the shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School. ... more

Volunteers errect a large banner displaying a dove in preparation for the vigil at Fairfield Hills Campus in Newtown on Friday, Dec. 21, 2012, one week after the shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School.

Volunteers errect a large banner displaying a dove in preparation for the vigil at Fairfield Hills Campus in Newtown on Friday, Dec. 21, 2012, one week after the shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School.

Volunteers errect an American flag-patterned display in preparation for the vigil at Fairfield Hills Campus in Newtown on Friday, Dec. 21, 2012, one week after the shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School.

Volunteers errect an American flag-patterned display in preparation for the vigil at Fairfield Hills Campus in Newtown on Friday, Dec. 21, 2012, one week after the shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School.

Volunteers errect an American flag-patterned display in preparation for the vigil at Fairfield Hills Campus in Newtown on Friday, Dec. 21, 2012, one week after the shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School.

Volunteers errect an American flag-patterned display in preparation for the vigil at Fairfield Hills Campus in Newtown on Friday, Dec. 21, 2012, one week after the shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School.